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Edward Gough Whitlam became the 21st Prime Minister of Australia on 2 December 1972 in the first ALP electoral victory since 1946. The Whitlam government embarked on a massive legislative social reform program which was forward-thinking and progressive in many ways. Whilst initially popular, the fast pace of Whitlam's reforms engendered caution amongst the electorate, and the economy was beset by high inflation combined with economic stagnation. The opposition Liberal-National Country Party coalition held a majority in the Senate, the upper house of Parliament. In an unprecedented move, the Senate deferred voting on bills that appropriated funds for government expenditure, attempting to force the Prime Minister to dissolve the House of Representatives and call an election. The Whitlam government ignored the warnings and sought alternative means of appropriating the funds it needed to repay huge debts. With Whitlam unable to secure the necessary funds, Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed Whitlam as Prime Minister on 11 November 1975, and appointed Liberal opposition leader Malcolm Fraser as caretaker Prime Minister. Source: today.wmit.net - 7 July
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What state did Edward gough Whitlam come from?
Edward Gough Whitlam mainly grew up in canberra.
Who is Gough Whitlam?
he is the 21st prime minister of Australia
Did gough whitlam have any siblings?
yes
What are Gough Whitlams parents and siblings names?
Gough Whitlam's parents wereHarry Whitlam and Martha Maddocks. Although I don't know his siblings names.
Did gough whitlam go to the war?
yes he did in ww2.
What state did Edward gough Whitlam come from?
Edward Gough Whitlam mainly grew up in canberra.
Who is Gough Whitlam?
he is the 21st prime minister of Australia
What is the birth name of Gough Whitlam?
Gough Whitlam's birth name is Whitlam, Edward Gough.
Which Prime Minister was sacked from office?
Gough Whitlam of Australia
How is Gough Whitlam remembered throughout Australia?
he remembered by a statue
Who was the prime minister of Australia at the time of cyclone Tracy?
Gough Whitlam
Assess the contribution of gough whitlam to Australia's post war development?
no.
When was Gough Whitlam PM?
Whitlam became the twenth-first Prime Minister of Australia on 5 December 1972.
When was Gough Whitlam born?
Gough Whitlam was born on July 11, 1916.
How tall is gough whitlam?
Gough Whitlam was 194cm roughly 6'5 ft)
What is Gough Whitlam's birthday?
Gough Whitlam was born on July 11, 1916.
What was gough whitlam's labor governments political slogan in 1972?
Gough Whitlam's slogan wasGive Gough a Go.
